Learning and Teaching Aikido (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789811230578)

You have trained in aikido for at least several months and wonder what's beyond the mechanics of basic technique. You ponder why we do what we do, and what principles underlie the techniques. You are looking for an edge to accelerate your learning and deepen your understanding. This book's 'Especially for Students' section is for you.The 'Especially for Teachers' section offers tips for aikido instructors. It helps you articulate to your students some of aikido's more difficult ideas.The third section's longer chapters treat philosophical and strategic questions that are central to aikido practice.Learning and Teaching Aikido shows beginning-to-intermediate aikido students how to approach their practice, explaining why we do what we do in aikido. This literate presentation for the thoughtful practitioner also advises aikido teachers on how to present difficult concepts to their classes. Drawings and photos make the explanations clear. Learning and Teaching Aikido is a needed supplement to the many books that explain aikido history and how to execute aikido techniques.

Author: Fred Young Phillips
ISBN-10: 9811230579
ISBN-13: 9789811230578
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 06/08/2021
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d